Jim Leyland

News about Jim Leyland, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Oct. 22, 2013

Jim Leyland, who managed four teams to 1,769 victories, concluding with Detroit Tigers, announces his retirement; departs with the third-most wins as a manager in Tigers history, and with the 15th-highest victory total in major league history. MORE

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 25, 2012

Tyler Kepner On Baseball column notes Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland and San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Botchy, who are busy preparing their teams for 2012 World Series, are former catchers; says communication skills needed to coax pitchers of all personalities are useful in managerial roles. MORE

Sep. 12, 2012

Detroit Tigers defeat their American League Central rivals the Chicago White Sox, 5-3, in the second game of a four-game series that pits baseball’s most senior manager Jim Leyland of Detroit, against its greenest, Robin Ventura of the White Sox. MORE

Oct. 7, 2011

George Vecsey Sports of The Times column notes that Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is no stranger to decisive postseason games during his long baseball career. MORE

Mar. 8, 2011

Spring training exhibition between New York Mets and Detroit Tigers is an opportunity for opposing managers Terry Collins and Jim Leyland, two old friends, to reconnect and to reflect on a bond that dates to 1988. MORE